Atty. Melvin Jay Foster
Melvin Jay Foster is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust administration, estate administration. Melvin received a B.S. degree from DePaul University, and has been licensed for 53 years.
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Melvin Jay Foster is a trusts, probate, and estate planning attorney based in Libertyville, Illinois. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1973). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law J.D. (—) and DePaul University B.S. (—). Serands clients in Libertyville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Melvin Jay Foster is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust administration, estate administration
- Melvin received a B.S. degree from DePaul University, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Melvin practices in Libertyville, IL
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Libertyville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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